European venture capital is grappling with a decline in fundraising and startup investments. Amidst negative market sentiment and apprehensions regarding interest rates, investment activity has slumped, while finding co-investors has become a challenge.

1. European venture capital is grappling with a decline in
fundraising and startup investments. Amidst negative
market sentiment and apprehensions regarding interest
rates, investment activity has slumped, while finding co-
investors has become a challenge. Portfolio companies are
experiencing falling valuations, the specter of insolvency,
and operational hurdles in finance, recruitment, and
customer retention. Exit options are limited, marked by
reduced prices and issues in the IPO market.
In this scenario, AI-driven portfolio due diligence, data-
backed investment analytics, and technology adoption could
potentially offer solutions to address the challenges faced
by European VCs. For a comprehensive analysis of the
current state of European VCs, delve into Jasper Colin's in-
depth study.
EU Investors Facing the Abyss - A Solemn
Gaze into Europe's Investment Inferno